Show me your 1977 basses, please!

mikkejohansson · #1 01-12-2011, 11:37 AM

Lately, I've been intrigued by the idea of finding a bass from my birthyear, 1977.

All I know is, I'm not looking for a J or a P, but would be glad to ee other basses from that year; musicmasters, mustangs, other funky bits....

Show me!

ray_yo · #2 01-12-2011, 12:23 PM

i have a 77 'P, seems i don't fit the criteria

Cannabass · #3 01-12-2011, 01:30 PM

aww cmon J's and P's are the best!

mikkejohansson · #4 01-12-2011, 01:48 PM

if I were to buy another P or J, it'd have to be older than 1977

BigOldHarry · #5 01-12-2011, 01:54 PM

I'd show you my '77 J, but I can't... quite... lift... it....

Oh, that and I sold it years and years ago...

TBird1958 · #6 01-12-2011, 01:55 PM

Rare enough........1977 Ibanez Thunderbird.

And the PG may say '76 the S/N is 1977

Passinwind · #7 01-12-2011, 02:30 PM

'77 Travis Bean fretless, bought new by yours truly in 1977:

kcole4001 · #8 01-12-2011, 02:43 PM

'Funky bits' ahoy!

1977 4001
slightly modded, 1/2" neck pup spacing and an earlier style pickguard made from backpainted clear plexi, and Hipshot bridge added

joeyl · #9 01-12-2011, 03:51 PM

that's my birthyear also and I will be watching this thread

TBird1958 · #10 01-12-2011, 04:26 PM

Beautiful Rick!

Marton · #11 01-12-2011, 04:30 PM

Not mine, but there is a cool looking modded Fender Mustange 1977 on eBay right now :
http://cgi.ebay.com/Fender-Mustang-B...item3f066f368b

Diogenes · #12 01-12-2011, 04:43 PM

Hard to date exactly but it's about a 76 or 77 Kingston:

BigOldHarry · #13 01-12-2011, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Passinwind

'77 Travis Bean fretless, bought new by yours truly in 1977:

now THAT would be a trip to play...

Passinwind · #14 01-13-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BigOldHarry

now THAT would be a trip to play...

Yep. Heavy as hell, neck-divey, nard-shriveling aluminium frostiness, and a really unique sound.

Have a listen. That's slide bass tracked over drums 'n bass. Both tracks feature the Bean.

**TRichardsbass** · #15 01-13-2011, 10:45 AM

Having a problem loading up the pic of my '77 Kramer 650B Artist bass. I think its prettier then the Travis Bean and overall more functional, even though they both were given birth by Gary Kramer. I'll try and post a pic later. (Pic issue is this computer and connection, a day job network that filters out anything ending in an image format.)

Passinwind · #16 01-13-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

Having a problem loading up the pic of my '77 Kramer 650B Artist bass. I think its prettier then the Travis Bean and overall more functional, even though they both were given birth by Gary Kramer. I'll try and post a pic later. (Pic issue is this computer and connection, a day job network that filters out anything ending in an image format.)

Heresy!

That Bean was toilet seat white originally. The case fur turned it pink within a few years, so eventually I stripped it.

I'd never even consider owning either one as a fretted instrument, honestly. But then, I never really consider any other basses with frets anyway...

**TRichardsbass** · #17 01-13-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Passinwind

Heresy!

That Bean was toilet seat white originally. The case fur turned it pink within a few years, so eventually I stripped it.

I'd never even consider owning either one as a fretted instrument, honestly. But then, I never really consider any other basses with frets anyway...

As you know Windy, there is always this split in our lumie religion. But lets face it, even in white the TBs just always looked a little, well, unfinished. My 650B is clearly a work of art. German routs. MoP inlays on the finger board. Ebonol fingerboard. Kramer engraved pickup covers. Matching golden speed knobs. And Schaller chrome tuners. Well, my Kramer is like a Victoria Secret model of the aluminum neck world.

Heresy? I'm not so sure. But don't get me wrong, I'd love to have a TB in my collection for sure. But she'd be the ugly step sister.....

Passinwind · #18 01-13-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TRichardsbass

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. PLASTIC FINGERBOARD.

I don't do bolt-on instruments, so Kramers were a non starter for me. The resale prices for the two brands are pretty telling, I think.

I'd love to hear some clips of your Kramer though. I've heard 'em sound really great, no doubt.

Johnny Crab · #19 01-13-2011, 11:31 AM

Greco's attempt at Alembic, 1977 GOB 1200.

They are selling on Japan Yahoo
for about 40,000~80,000 Yen which is about $480~970 at current conversion rate.
Add about $120 shipping and $50~$90 customs fee for a total.

Here's one now: http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h148621612

NOTE: these are HEAVY so a wide strap is mandatory.

Passinwind · #20 01-13-2011, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Crab

Greco's attempt at Alembic, 1977 GOB 1200.

Brassy!